Sentence Example of How it Sounds

South-East US, Texas

Most attractive by 18% (YouGov), 'most pleasant' (LATTS), Texas accents also deemed attractive by 12% of respondents (YouGov)

Slow, lyrical, long stretched vowels.

Seen as most attractive and pleasant. Associated with southern charm and hospitality.

Ain't nothin' sweeter than Georgia peaches.

Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Billy Ray Cyrus

Associated with the calm and steady lifestyle of the West.

There's a storm brewin' out west.

Sam Elliott, John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, Kevin Costner.

French and English blend, charming (Thrillist), Yat accent from New Orleans most popular in US with a 46.4% positivity rating on Twitter (Word Tips Research)

French-inflected, rapid, energetic.

Liked for its charming blend of French and English; has highest positivity rating on Twitter.

Let's cook up some crawfish, cher.

James Carville, John Goodman (in "The Princess and the Frog"), Zachary Richard

Appreciated for its relaxing, soft, and melodious sound.

Israel Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole

12% finds it attractive (YouGov), One of only two American accents in the top 20 on Twitter (Word Tips Research)

Slow, rhythmic drawl, extended vowels.

Deemed attractive due to its slow, rhythmic drawl.

Howdy, partner. Fancy a barbecue tonight?

Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Tommy Lee Jones, George Strait, Renee Zellweger

South Carolina, Georgia

Rhythmic tribal language blend (Thrillist)

Warm, spirited, rhythmic blend of Gullah and English.

Favored for its unique, warm, and rhythmic blend of Gullah and English.

Them shrimp boats is a pretty sight.

Viola Davis used a Geechee accent in her portrayal of Aibileen Clark in the movie "The Help".

Ranges from cultured to "Deliverance" extra (Thrillist)

Either liked for its cultured tone, or disliked as it may be associated with less sophistication.

Jason Aldean, Julia Roberts, Ray Charles, Kim Basinger, Little Richard

Disregard 'R' (Thrillist), strongest accent (23%, YouGov), ninth favorite American accent on Twitter (Word Tips Research)

Known for its strong and distinctive sound; can be divisive due to its intensity.

Mark Wahlberg, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Amy Poehler, John Krasinski

Appalachian

Appalachian region

Incomprehensible but charming (Thrillist)

Considered charming despite being hard to understand for some.

Over yonder, that's where I was borned and raised.

Loretta Lynn, Patty Loveless, and Billy Ray Cyrus

Fresh off a lobster boat (Thrillist)

Slow, steady, fishing-town speech.

Is connected to the slow-paced, steady lifestyle of the sea, which may not appeal to everyone.

Got some fresh lobstah in today.

Stephen King, Anna Kendrick, Judd Nelson

Gained notoriety due to Forrest Gump (Thrillist)

Associated with the Southern charm, though some may not like the slow speech rate.

Lucas Black, Felicia Day

Areas with Hispanic population

Long pronunciation, Spanglish (Thrillist)

Some like it for its rhythmic flow and expressive intonation, while others may find the mix of Spanish and English confusing.

Hola amigo, let's get some tacos.

Cheech Marin, George Lopez, Danny Trejo, Edward James Olmos, Gabriel Iglesias

Southern Californian

Southern California

Nasally, numbing agent on tongue (Thrillist)

Melodic, laid back, surf culture infused

Its mellow, melodic style appeals to some, but others may find it too relaxed or "nasally".

Keanu Reeves, Gwen Stefani, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kristen Stewart

Upper Midwesterner

Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan

Nasal speech by politicians (Thrillist), Michiganders believe they have 'most correct' English (LATTS)

Some appreciate it for its clear diction, while others might find the nasal sound unattractive.

Bob Dylan, Garrison Keillor, Chris Pratt (in "Parks and Recreation"), Judy Garland

Upper Peninsula, Michigan

Known for long "O" sound (Thrillist)

Nasally, turns long O to "oooooh" sound

Some might find it endearing for its distinct pronunciation of "O," whereas others may find it nasal.

Pacific Northwesterner

Oregon, Washington, Idaho

Sounds like a local news anchor (Thrillist)

Appreciated for being clear and measured, but some may find it too neutral.

Tonight the highs will dip into the 40s.

Bill Gates, Macklemore, Rainn Wilson

Mix of Southern, elderly, Midwest/Northeastern (Thrillist)

Some appreciate the blend of many accents, although others may find it flat and lacking in character.

Pitbull (Armando Christian Pérez), Ariana Grande, Vanilla Ice (Robert Matthew Van Winkle), Eva Mendes, Marco Rubio, Bella Thorne, Faye Dunaway

Philadelphian

Known for unique pronunciations, distinct from New Yorker, 'r'-less 'ah' sound mimics British standards (Word Tips Research)

Appreciated for its unique 'ah' sound; certain British aspects may make it interesting yet challenging to understand.

Got me a hoagie from the store.

Will Smith, Tina Fey, Kevin Hart, Bradley Cooper, Questlove (Ahmir Khalib Thompson)

Long Islander

Screaming goat talking about a mall (Thrillist), NYC speech perceived as 'nasal,' 'fast,' 'rude' (LATTS)

Some might enjoy its fast pace and distinctive sound, while others might find it too nasally or rude.

Billy Joel, Rosie O'Donnell, Alec Baldwin, Natalie Portman, Jerry Seinfeld, Lindsay Lohan

The strong vowels are appreciated by some, while others might critique it as nasal or stale.

Harold Ramis, John C. Reilly, Harrison Ford, Jenny McCarthy, Mr. T (Lawrence Tureaud), Vince Vaughn.

Stereotyped as 'nasal,' 'fast,' 'rude' (LATTS), NYC consistently rates low on both 'correctness' and 'pleasantness' scales (LATTS)

Some may appreciate its fast pace and distinct character, whereas others may perceive it as rude or too nasal.

Get a bagel with some schmear.

Robert De Niro, Woody Allen, Spike Lee, Barbra Streisand, Martin Scorsese, Fran Drescher, Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson), Jennifer Lopez, Sylvester Stallone

Southern Ohioan

Half-hearted Southern accent (Thrillist)

Some might find it charming due to its Southern influence, although others may critique it as half-hearted or flat.

We're headed to Cincinnati this weekend.

Sarah Jessica Parker, George Clooney, Luke Null, Carmen Electra (Tara Leigh Patrick)

Theatres, old Hollywood

Artificial blend of American and British English. Not location-based

Pronounced Rs, clear and transatlantic

Some appreciate its clear, transatlantic quality due to old Hollywood cultural association, though others may consider it artificial.

Darling, you look absolutely divine.

Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell, Bette Davis, Orson Welles

New Jerseyan

Resembles chain-smoking rats mating under bridge (Thrillist), stereotyped as 'nasal,' 'fast,' 'rude' (LATTS)

Some appreciate its distinct character and strong vowels, while others perceive it as too nasal and fast, or associate it with negative stereotypes.

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Meryl Streep, Joe Pesci, Danny DeVito, Michael Douglas, Ray Liotta